Showcasing the Community Through Art

The Yorktowne Hotel’s collection of art and the local artists behind it

BY JEREMY SLAGLE | CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Among the many amenities the newly re-opened Yorktowne Hotel has to offer, its exhibition of local artwork is among its grandest and most unique. The York County Industrial Development Authority (YCIDA), which owns the hotel and managed its redevelopment, commissioned artists to create pieces distinct and personal to the hotel, ensuring that the hotel retains its roots within the community, while supporting local artists. As with the community funding for the hotel’s construction, the artwork was funded locally through a grant from the Cultural Alliance of York County and charitable contributions from the Women's Giving Circle, C.S. Davidson Inc., York Traditions Bank and individual sponsors.

A blind jury chose the final 12 artists out of 48 applicants and more than 70 proposals in a selection process that began in 2018. The artwork displays a range of mediums, such as glass, acrylic, fiber, found objects and other materials. The artists drew inspiration from the history of the hotel, Downtown York itself, and the surrounding county.

Following the reopening of the hotel, an Artists Showcase was held during February’s First Friday, a monthly event featuring festivities throughout Downtown York. At this event, visitors explored the hotel to take in all of the newly displayed pieces and met with the artists to hear about the inspirations behind their work.

During your next visit, be sure to take time to marvel at all of the gorgeous creations providing charm throughout the historic Yorktowne Hotel - truly a hub for local talent!

THE LOCAL ART ON DISPLAY AT THE YORKTOWNE HOTEL

ARRIVAL PLAZA

Robert Machovec, The Machovec (Yorkster)

MARKET STREET LOBBY

Gale Jamieson, Bringing the Pieces Together Again

Richard Chandler Hoff, Cloudburst

Gale Jamieson

PULLO ROOM

Marion Stephenson, Reflections on the Susquehanna

ELEVATOR LOBBIES (2nd-8th Floors)

York Wallcoverings, Framed Wallcovering Designs

Marion Stephenson

DAVIDSON LOBBY

Daniel Finch, Harmony in Warm and Cool

Carol Oldenburg, Chromatic Dreams

Judeth Hawkins, Yorktowne Coat of Arms

Rob Evans, Storm Clouds (From Highpoint)

Nicholas Ireys, Invitation

Phyllis Koster, with Ironwork by Thomas Moore, Icons of York

Rob Evans

GRAHAM ROOFTOP LOUNGE

Susan McDaniel, Fragments from a Glorious Past – Sponsored by The Women’s Giving Circle

Ophelia Chambliss, Instrumental: Wind, String, and Percussion

Carol Oldenburg